The Splash Zone 6/18/21: Is There A Trade For Xavien Howard On The Horizon?

<div><figure> <img alt="Los Angeles Chargers v Miami Dolphins" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/w8Gwxd6m5ae16D1lojARx6FWrL0=/70x0:3057x1991/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69470983/1286344900.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p><em>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.</em> </p> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-TUv5uWMvXcKunzf-Hc3hPSss0s=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19038079/new_splash_zone.jpg"> </figure> <p id="p2wfOa">Xavien Howard missed all of the Dolphins mandatory minicamp due to him being disgruntled about his contract situation. Howard was in the running for Defensive Player of the Year last season and currently makes less than his teammate, Byron Jones. For the past couple of seasons, Howard has been a rock for the Dolphins defense but if they cannot get this contract figured out there is the potential that Howard could end up being traded away.</p> <p id="Ci5nMQ">You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.</p> <p id="WCycr1"><a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/06/17/holdout-trade-request-could-be-on-the-horizon-for-xavien-howard/">Holdout, trade request could be on the horizon for Xavien Howard - ProFootballTalk</a><br><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Dolphins</a> cornerback Xavien Howard swapped out the last year of his rookie deal for a six-year contract in 2019. He now wants to tear it up and start over.</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="qAVo1X"> <h2 id="iscfJZ">Brian Flores</h2> <p id="dAlZoY"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-coach-brian-flores-takeaways-before-final-day-of-minicamp">Brian Flores Miami Dolphins Minicamp Takeaways for June 17 - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More</a><br>Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores touched on various topics before the team concluded its 2021 minicamp</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="VQ2Gso"> <h2 id="ttaSiF">Dolphins Offensive Line</h2> <p id="XP1ZvX"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/jesse-davis-remains-mister-versatility-for-miami-dolphins-offensive-line">Jesse Davis Ready to Move Again on Dolphins Offensive Line If Needed - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More</a><br>Davis isn’t only the longest-tenured member of the Miami offensive line but also one of its most valuable</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="WRPUK5"> <h2 id="wAOJL3">Dolphins Offseason</h2> <p id="2vkJuw"><a href="https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/06/17/dolphins-cross-85-threshold-player-vaccinations-source-says/7732301002/">Miami Dolphins cross 85% threshold for player COVID vaccinations</a><br>A league source confirms that the Dolphins have crossed the 85% threshold for player vaccinations, which could lead to relaxed protocols in preseason.</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="6zDHZY"> <h2 id="5JuSEp">Phinsider News You May Have Missed</h2> <p id="XMlvsJ"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/the-splash-zone-miami-dolphins-news/2021/6/17/22536441/the-splash-zone-6-17-21-brian-flores-wants-tua-tagovailoa-to-remain-aggressive-xavien-howard">Miami Dolphins News 6/17/21: Flores Wants Tua To Remain Aggressive - The Phinsider</a><br>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.</p> <p id="9QsZO7"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/2021/6/17/22538920/phinsider-radio-show-notes-digesting-miami-dolphins-minicamp-tua-tagovailo">Digesting Miami Dolphins minicamp, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s “meaningful” performances - The Phinsider</a><br>Are we really keeping minicamp stats now?</p> <p id="eZcfXR"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/2021/6/17/22539053/phinsider-question-of-the-day-thursday-06-16-2021-edition">Phinsider Question Of The Day- Thursday 06/16/2021 Edition - The Phinsider</a><br>As I have now mentioned in two previous posts, Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavian Howard is unhappy with his current contract and want’s to renegotiate a new deal. This is despite just extending...</p> <p id="hfrCxi"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/2021/6/17/22539246/albert-breer-miami-dolphins-among-two-teams-to-have-85-or-more-players-receive-covid-19-vaccine">Breer: Miami Dolphins among two teams to have 85% or more players receive COVID-19 vaccine - The Phinsider</a><br>The Miami Dolphins are one of two teams to have reached an all-important COVID-19 vaccination threshold among the team’s players.</p> <p id="cNJeeL">Per NFL Network’s Albert Breer, the Dolphins and the New Orleans...</p> <p id="21cogb"></p></div>